WOW - CHOW - OW

we are currently in The City ...
In California ... that can ONLY mean one place!  While our target reason for being here is a UCSF consult for moi ... we hadnt been here for a real visit since moving from the area nearly 10 years ago- so we decided to make it a mini vaca by trading some of our Maui time for a cozy spot in Pacific Heights.  Turns out, it is cozy INDEED.  Jackson Court, built over 100 years ago is clearly, a mansion turned B&B.  And it's quite lovely

Yesterday's itinerary included a visit from family members that chose to meet us near the waterfront, @the embarcadero BART station, without any need to plan further than just spending time together.  And that's pretty much what we ended up doing.  Checking out the sights, having some grub, & chatting.  As you can see ... there ARE SOME streets that are better travelled by cable or trolley- particularly if you are going UPHILL!



Although the weather report protested mostly cloudy .. we found the sun out & about & warming us without the need for a jacket for the majority of the day, until the breeze kicked in around 6pm.  The skies were so blue it was almost as if the color had been injected into them for the sake of tourism.

We did a LOT of walking, a bit of eating and as the day worn on- so did my ability to cope without pain  :o(   Fortunately, it was late in the day.. so coming back to our digs & settling in with my hot pad & "relievers" was an option.

the architecture awe-inspiring.  the people watching constant.  the food worth writing home about.  the views magnificent.  and by the end of the day .. sleep is much welcomed!

wow ... chow ...  ow